Learning to Slow Down: Mindfulness Lessons From My Heart Dog

If you follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn, you already know that I lost my heart dog this week. Havoc’s passing has affected me in ways that I’m still processing, but it also reminded me...

Build Your Dog’s Focus Amid Distraction

Week 2 in our Exercises For Focus Series So, you’re successfully building your dog’s focus with the micro-training sessions from Week 1’s Name Game. Great job! But now it’s time for the next...

Mindful Monday: Building Your Dog’s Focus

Life can make training your dog at home feel hard. Between changing schedules, busy days, visitors, and general life chaos, dog training often slips to the bottom of the list. If you’re overwhelmed...

Mindful Monday: A Dog Lover’s Gratitude Scavenger Hunt (Free Printable)

In the United States, we’re gearing up to celebrate Thanksgiving this week. With all the cooking, visiting, and holiday chaos, it can be easy for your dog to get less attention than usual—or for all...

Top 5 Dog Enrichment Toys to Buy You Time and Sanity

Dog enrichment toys aren’t just about giving your dog something fun to do. They can bring you peace, too—and they can help prevent unwanted behaviors from popping up or escalating. During my chat with...

Dog Enrichment Activities & Training: How Visual Enrichment Works

Enrichment for dogs has become a buzzword in the pet world, and for good reason. Many dog owners are actively seeking dog enrichment activities and training ideas they can use at home. What you might...

Holiday Dog Training Tips: How to Teach Your Dog to Leave It

A step-by-step guide to improving your dog’s impulse control and creating a calmer holiday home through short, positive training sessions. The holidays are basically a sparkle-covered impulse control...

Habit Stacking for Dog Owners: Simple Daily Routines That Make Dog Training Consistent, Mindful, and Fun

Like many dog owners, I’ve been there. Determined to stay consistent with my dog training sessions and do a little every day. And honestly? I usually start strong, training two days in a row! Then...

Spot Training: Your Dog’s Place for Holiday Peace

Teach your dog to relax anywhere with this simple spot training routine—perfect for holiday guests, busy homes, and year-round calm. The holidays can be joyful, but for dogs and their owners, they can...